All Production & Trade articles – Page 1237
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ArticleChiquita in profit turnaround
Chiquita Brands International Inc has announced a swing in its fortune by reporting a profit in the third quarter, compared with a loss a year ago.
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Irish growers defend Tesco
In an unusual development, a group of 25 Irish vegetable growers has issued a statement defending its relationship with Tesco against what it calls damaging “rumours and misleading accusations”.
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ArticleEcuador to set up banana export group
President Rafael Correa announces creation of state banana exporter to tackle tax avoidance and “abuses” of the system
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ArticleProexport records major fall in sales
Murcia-based association calls for government support to tackle challenges, principally caused by fall in consumption with Spain
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ArticleFreshfel releases citrus forecasts
An increase in citrus production is anticipated this year, both in the US and in the Mediterranean Basin
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ArticleAgrexco tomato shipments underway
The Israeli exporter has just started the European export season for its organic tomatoes
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Del Monte sees profit dip
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced a slight dip in profits as it dealt with a seasonally slow period for the company.
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ArticleDel Monte reveals Q3 profit and sales drop
The fresh produce giant's third-quarter profit was hit by lower selling prices in gold pineapples and high banana procurement costs
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ArticleAustralian bananas head to Korea
The country's first shipment of the fruit to Korea has been sent by Dole Food Company
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ArticleZespri welcomes NZ-Malaysia FTA
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has welcomed the signing of a free trade agreement between New Zealand and Malaysia
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ArticlePakistan surges past mango target
The country's mango exports touched 132,000 tonnes this season, well ahead of the target set by the Pakistan Horticulture Board
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas target Middle East
The country’s banana suppliers see clear opportunities to tap into Middle Eastern demand for high-quality and healthy products
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ArticleSatsuma suppliers struggling
There is a drastic shortage of Spanish satsumas for UK supermarket buyers this season due to weather issues and sizing problems.
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ArticlePhilippine bananas set for Saudi investment
Saudi Arabian investors are planning to pump US$300m into a 10,000ha Philippine banana plantation
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ArticlePersimmons attractive in Himachal Pradesh
Persimmons are providing an attractive alternative to apple and cherry production in India’s Himachal Pradesh
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Stobart reports strong second half
Haulage company Eddie Stobart has reported strong second half results as it looks to capitalise on several new contracts and an improvement on its Spanish fresh produce offer.
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ArticleTrade predicts table grape shortage
Supplies from the Southern Hemisphere are forecast to be scarce on the European market from November onwards
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ArticleRed Tractor reaches £10m milestone
The Red Tractor logo has this week reached a new milestone in that it now features on products with an annual retail sales value of £10 billion, up £1.5bn in the last 12 months.
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Iran drops kinnow tariff rise
Iran has dropped its recent tariff hike on imported Pakistani kinnows after negotiation between the two countries
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Thetford bust uncovers herb-picker abuse
A joint operation co-ordinated by the Eastern Region Intelligence Unit and involving Norfolk Constabulary, the UK Border Agency (UKBA), the Immigration Crime Team, the UK Human Trafficking Centre, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA), Inland Revenue and migrant workers’ helpline staff uncovered the exploitation of herb pickers in Thetford this week.